Drunk, powerful, and in the dark: The paradox of the disinhibited
Thursday, October 13, 2011 - 12:00
in Psychology & Sociology
Power can lead to great acts of altruism, but also corruptive, unethical behavior. Being intoxicated can lead to a first date, or a bar brawl. And the mask of anonymity can encourage one individual to let a stranger know they have toilet paper stuck to their shoe, while another may post salacious photos online. What is the common thread between these three disparate states?